BIA readies for 2014 tour of homes

Finding the perfect remodeling contractor can be a challenge if you are not sure how to go about it. Websites and advertisements help narrow your focus, but sometime, it is difficult to tell one contractor from another simply by looking at attractive images of projects.

For some, looking at photos helps get the ball rolling. For others, it just isn’t enough. Consumers are inundated with information on design trends, innovative products and a multitude of methods in which they can be installed.

Television programs have glamorized the remodeling process and, at the same time, paralyzed a segment of the market from taking action on their own homes. As such, consumers are wary about quality of work and the length of time a project takes. And they wonder whether they can trust the professionals they hire.

There is hope. One of the best ways to gain a level of comfort with a remodeling contractor is to see his or her work firsthand.

Buckeye Valley Building Industry Association will host its annual Tour of Homes Oct. 11, featuring some of the finest example of new homes and home remodeling throughout Licking and Muskingum County. Tour guests will be able to visit 10 homes and see a variety of projects.

At each project home, the contractor who performed the work will be available to introduce you to his or her work and explain the process. That is the most important part of your research.

So if you are ready to embark on a remodeling journey and don’t know how to get started, a home tour might be just what you need. After all, a picture might be worth a thousand words, but experiencing the real thing is worth a life with peace of mind.

A tour of 10 new or newly remodeled homes

When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11

Where: Multiple locations

For more information visit www.buckeyevalleybia.com

The Buckeye Valley Building Industry Association Tour of Homes is presented by Park National Bank